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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Camping With Dogs: A Guide to Keeping Your Dogs Comfortable and Safe
Going camping is a popular family activity, and an increasing number of pet owners are including their dogs in the fun. For those of you who plan to take your dog along for an outdoor adventure this summer or fall, here are some useful canine camping safety tips. Before You Go Check the regulations of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/camping-with-dogs/
| May 26, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
How Long Can You Keep Your Dog Outside?
How long can you keep your dog outside? Here we explore just how to determine when it's time to call your dog back inside after a day of outdoor fun.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-long-can-dogs-be-outside/
| May 25, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Average Litter Sizes: How Many Dogs Are Born in a Litter?
A normal litter size can range from 1 to 12 puppies, with 5-6 puppies being average across all dogs. But just as every breed of dog differs by size, function, and personality, they also differ when it comes to litter size, according to AKC registration data. Big dogs tend to have larger litters while small […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/average-litter-size/
| May 24, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Ringworm in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Pet owners should know the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for ringworm in dogs. Here's what to look for in your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/ringworm-in-dogs/
| May 24, 2021
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Expert Advice: Agility
Once Abandoned in Walmart Parking Lot, Dog Becomes International Agility Athlete
It would be tempting to call Miley the Walmart waif, for her beguiling origin in an asphalt parking lot nine years ago. Officially, this 9-year-old AKC Agility Premier Cup competitor is recognized as an All-American Dog but her rescue and subsequent successes are a powerful statement for never judging a dog by its looks or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/miley-abandoned-walmart-dog-international-agility/
| May 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Should You Bring Your Dog to Work? Pros and Cons of Dogs in the Workplace
These days, more and more companies are becoming dog-friendly. Here are some pros and cons of bringing your dog to work with you.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/bring-your-dog-to-work/
| May 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Juniors
Carley Simpson: From Junior Handler to Pooch Perfect Co-Executive Producer
Can showing Conformation dogs prep someone for a top-level career as a television executive? For Carley Simpson, the answer is “yes." In February 2000, the former Snohomish, Washington resident earned a prestigious third place in Junior Showmanship with her Golden Retriever at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dazzled by the media spotlight at New […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/carley-simpson-junior-handler-pooch-perfect-co-executive-producer/
| May 12, 2021
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Sports & Events
Junior Stories Spring 2021
Thank you to Izzy, Blair, and Jack for sharing their experiences. Have your own story? Submit it to juniors@akc.org. [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Izabelle Burg"] When I was 10 and Shiloh was 3 months old, she came to live with us. Mom said we needed to bond, so I slept with Shiloh so I had to […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-stories/junior-stories-spring-2021/
| May 11, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Heatstroke in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Dogs are notoriously bad at dissipating body heat. Watch for early signs of heatstroke, also known as hyperthermia, in your dog to avoid serious outcomes.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/heatstroke-in-dogs/
| May 6, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Are Dogs Really Smarter Than Cats?
Dog people and cat people have an age-old debate about which animal makes a better pet. Dog owners brag about canine intelligence, and cat lovers reply that cats are as just smart as dogs, they simply can't be bothered to obey. Well, new research published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroanatomy seems to support the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/are-dogs-smarter-than-cats/
| April 29, 2021